A5054124612- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
Fukushima Medical University
2017-2025
StaGen (Japan)
2025
The University of Tokyo
2015-2024
University of Tokyo Hospital
2006-2023
Kurashiki Medical Center
2023
Izumi City General Hospital
2022
Wakayama Prefectural Tanabe High School
2022
Star General Hospital
2022
Creative Commons
2021
Juntendo University
2019-2021
Background The CUPID (Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability) study was established to explore the hypothesis that common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated disability are importantly influenced by culturally determined health beliefs expectations. This paper describes methods of data collection various characteristics sample. Methods/Principal Findings A standardised questionnaire covering symptoms, potential risk factors, used collect information from 47 samples...
To compare the prevalence of disabling low back pain (DLBP) and wrist/hand (DWHP) among groups workers carrying out similar physical activities in different cultural environments, to explore explanations for observed differences, we conducted a cross-sectional survey 18 countries. Standardised questionnaires were used ascertain that interfered with everyday exposure possible risk factors 12,426 participants from 47 occupational (mostly nurses office workers). Associations assessed by Poisson...
To explore definitions for multisite pain, and compare associations with risk factors different patterns of musculoskeletal we analysed cross-sectional data from the Cultural Psychosocial Influences on Disability (CUPID) study. The study sample comprised 12,410 adults aged 20-59 years 47 occupational groups in 18 countries. A standardised questionnaire was used to collect information about pain past month at each 10 anatomical sites, potential factors. Associations outcomes were assessed by...
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is associated with significant disability and reductions in health related quality of life (HRQoL), which can negatively impact overall function productivity. Depression also painful physical symptoms, often present patients chronic pain. However, the incremental burden depression or symptoms among CLBP not well understood. The objective this study was to investigate on HRQoL assess relationship between work impairment healthcare use Japan.Data were extracted...
Objectives To establish the normal values of spino-pelvic alignment and to clarify effect age-related changes using large, community-based cohorts. Methods In this study, data from 1461 participants (466 men, 995 women) were analyzed. On lateral standing radiographs, following parameters measured: thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic tilt (PT), incidence (PI), C7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA). All are expressed as mean±standard deviation. The Spearman rank correlation...
Somatising tendency, defined as a predisposition to worry about common somatic symptoms, is importantly associated with various aspects of health and health-related behaviour, including musculoskeletal pain disability. To explore its epidemiological characteristics, how it can be specified most efficiently, we analysed data from an international longitudinal study. A baseline questionnaire, which included questions the Brief Symptom Inventory seven was completed by 12,072 participants aged...
Musculoskeletal symptoms such as neck and shoulder pain/stiffness low back pain are common health problems in the working population. They leading causes of presenteeism (employees being physically present at work but unable to be fully engaged). Recently, digital interventions have begun used manage their effectiveness has not yet been verified, adherence programs is always a problem.This study aimed evaluate improvements musculoskeletal workers with neck/shoulder stiffness/pain after use...
Objectives To assess the prevalence and correlates of regional pain associated disability in four groups Japanese workers. Methods As part a large international survey musculoskeletal symptoms (the CUPID study), nurses, office workers, sales/marketing personnel transportation operatives Japan completed self-administered questionnaire (response rate 83%) covering experience six anatomical regions, sickness absence, various possible occupational psychosocial risk factors for these outcomes....
This study aimed to establish sex- and age-dependent distributions of the cross sectional area fatty infiltration ratio paraspinal muscles, examine correlation between muscle degeneration low back pain in Japanese population.In this cross-sectional study, data from 796 participants (241 men, 555 women; mean age, 63.5 years) were analyzed. The measurement erector spinae multifidus level T12/L1 L4/5 psoas major at was performed using axial T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Multivariate...
Although it is understood that work-related factors, including job demands, control, and workplace support, are associated with workers' health well-being, the role played by personal characteristics, especially workaholism, has not been fully investigated. This study examined workaholism's associations psychological ill health, low back pain disability, sickness absence among Japanese workers.A cross-sectional Internet survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires. Data from...
To identify the primary health conditions that cause presenteeism, and to estimate economic cost of lost productivity due presenteeism in Japan.We conducted an Internet survey among 10,000 Japanese workers. Participants were asked answer condition most affecting their work. Presenteeism was evaluated using Quantity Quality methods, we estimated annualized per capita nation.The common interfering with work neck pain or stiff shoulders, low back pain, mental illnesses. The costs for each...
Changes in working styles and physical activities, an increase psychological stress during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, may have affected pain conditions among workers with pain; however, these associations are still poorly understood. Therefore, we conducted a web-based, cross-sectional study to investigate changes Japanese suffering from pain. A total of 1941 who were aged 20–64 years suffered body within 4 weeks prior included. Information was collected using...
Background Artificial intelligence–assisted interactive health promotion systems are useful tools for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Objective This study aimed to explore effects web-based video patient education and strengthening exercise therapy, using a mobile messaging app, on work productivity pain in patients with chronic low back (CLBP) receiving pharmacological treatment. Methods Patients CLBP were randomly allocated either group, who received therapy or conventional...
A retrospective review of 10 consecutive patients with a noninflammatory retro-odontoid pseudotumor.To examine the radiographic characteristics in pseudotumor and to evaluate efficacy posterior fusion.A pseudotumor, reactive fibrocartilaginous mass, is known develop after chronic atlantoaxial instability; however, one-third reported cases showed no overt instability. The pathomechanism for such "atypical" remains unclear, although altered cervical motion secondary ossification anterior...
In Brief Study Design. Randomized controlled trial. Objective. To examine the effect of limaprost, an oral prostaglandin (PG) E1 derivative, on health-related quality life (HRQOL) in patients with symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), compared to etodolac, a NSAID. Summary Background Data. Limaprost, PGE1 was developed Japan treat numerous ischemic symptoms thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) and LSS. Previous studies have demonstrated effectiveness limaprost However, evidence for...
Two-year, prospective cohort data from the Japan epidemiological research of occupation-related back pain study were used for this analysis.To examine association between a new onset low (LBP) with disability and potential risk factors among initially symptom-free Japanese workers.Despite strong evidence that psychosocial issues may influence LBP persons, these other have not been well investigated in workplace.Of 5310 participants responding to self-administered baseline questionnaire...
To inform case definition for neck/shoulder pain in epidemiological research, we compared levels of disability, patterns association, and prognosis that was limited to the neck or shoulders (LNSP) more generalised musculoskeletal involved shoulder(s) (GPNS). Baseline data on pain, potential correlates were collected by questionnaire from 12,195 workers 47 occupational groups (mostly office workers, nurses, manual workers) 18 countries (response rate = 70%). Continuing after a mean interval...
Purpose To conduct a 10-year longitudinal analysis of the relationship between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and low back pain (LBP). Materials methods Ninety-one volunteers with history LBP, but without current LBP were recruited 2005 2006. Participants' baseline demographics MRI recorded. All invited for follow-up in 2016; these, 49 (53.8%) participated follow-up. We enquired whether they had during 10 years examinations. Sagittal T1 T2-weighted used to assess intervertebral...
This study examined whether a higher level of psychological detachment during non-work time is associated with better employee mental health (Hypothesis 1), and has curvilinear relation (inverted U-shaped pattern) work engagement 2).A large cross-sectional Internet survey was conducted among registered monitors an company in Japan.The questionnaire included scales for detachment, health, as well job characteristics demographic variables potential confounders.The hypothesized model tested...
Abstract Objectives This study investigated the common health conditions leading to presenteeism and economic impact among Japanese workers in post-COVID-19 era. Methods Between February March 2023, 10,000 responded a web-based, cross-sectional survey on problems that interfered with their work, degree of presenteeism, teleworking status. Results Approximately 35.6% faced impacted work. The primary were low back pain, neck pain/stiff shoulders, mental illness, which varied slightly age work...